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Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Element

At Mountainwise we have been delivering DofE walking expeditions at Bronze, Silver and Gold level for over 25 years. We support the DofE co-ordinator at every step of the process. We complete all expedition notification paperwork including the Green Forms required for Silver and Gold expeditions, thus lifting a considerable burden from the DofE co-ordinator.

"I can thoroughly recommend the service provided by Mountainwise. They have been supremely efficient when it comes to organizing and planning for expeditions, and their long experience really shines through."

Introductory offer: We are offering a 10% discount on all Bronze expeditions in 2020 with your first booking with us. Here are some great reasons to choose Mountainwise:

Highly qualified staff: Our staff team are all qualified, experienced professionals with first aid certificates relevant to their qualification. All our staff have to complete our own in house training course before they are able to lead a Mountainwise expedition. They receive a staff handbook and regular training updates to ensure high standards and consistency of delivery. We also have over 30 DofE accredited assessors allowing for staff continuity though out the expedition sections of The Award. All staff are DBS checked.

High staff ratios: Practise expeditions are staffed at a ratio of 1 member of staff per group (maximum of 7 participants). Assessment expeditions are staffed at a ratio of 1 member of staff per 2 groups (maximum 14 participants).

Detailed classroom training: Our high staff ratio at classroom training sessions of 1 member of staff per 2 groups (maximum of 14 participants) allows for attention to detail at the planning stage. All subjects covered in the training course are backed up with hand-out materials. During the training course all route planning and route cards for the assessed expeditions are completed. Attendance records are completed for all participants.

All camping equipment is provided: This means that there is no requirement for participants to buy expensive equipment, and ensures that all the equipment used is appropriate and of high quality. We provide the following:

Rucksacks

Sleeping mats

Sleeping bags and liners

Tents

Maps and compasses

Cooking stoves and fuel

Waterproofs.

Administrative support: We complete all expedition notification paperwork including the Green Forms required for Silver and Gold expeditions, thus lifting a considerable burden from the DofE co-ordinator.

Other provision: We also provide emergency vehicles and all food and camping equipment for attending teachers. Campsite fees and fuel costs are also included in the price.